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I wash it the same way as I imagine the recipient would (regular cycle, regular tumble dry). I don't use fabric softener, though (on anything, but we're just talking about quilts). I have no scientific basis for this, but I feel like it probably doesn't completely rinse out of the batting, and over time it will cause the fibers to pack down and lose some of their insulation.
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I wash in cold water, gentle cycle, machine dry normal. I use Shout brand dye sheets in the wash cycle, since I don't prewash fabrics.
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I wash it on gentle, warm water, laundry detergent, low heat. :D:D:D
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Regular wash with Era & then the dryer at regular heat. If there are any parts that might fall apart, I want to know about it before I give it to the recipient.
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I treat mine just like I think the person I give it to will.
Wash in cold with Cheer clear and free and dry in the dryer. I do use color catchers (I don't prewash fabric). I love the crinkled look. |
I wash everything in cold water, but I use my normal detergent and put it through on the gentle cycle. If I'm giving it away, I make sure I put a little note in to let them know to wash it on the gentle cycle. But as we like to conserve energy (or rather my dad doesn't like a high electric bill) I only wash things on sunny days so I can hang them out. I always feel like they have such a better smell when dried outside!
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I wash on gentle with color catchers. Then I just dry till almost done, then hang to finish.
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I toss it in the washer. Wash at cool temp, either hang or dry it in the dryer. My quilt that my mom, grandma and I hand quilted, I fold and put it in the bathtub. Then pretend I am Lucy and walk on it. I don't use it, so it is just to freshen it up. I then put a sheet on my deck and lay it out flat to dry. It is all hand made and with real feedsack fabric, so I try to be gentle with it.
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I wash my QOVs owing most are going into a hospital setting and should go in as clean as possible. Suz
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Originally Posted by AlwaysQuilting
I take it to a laundrymat and put it in a large tumbling washer. I use reg. liquid detergent and throw in a color catcher sheet. Then I put it in the dryer.
I know the people who I give the quilts to are going to be washing them, some more than others, so I want to make sure everything holds up. After washing and drying I check all the seams etc then give to the new owner. Just FYI I only make quilts for family and friends. |
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